Pipe Fitter/Welder
$68,000–$90,000 year
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs to fabricate, cut, bend, and fit piping systems for maritime structures operating under extreme pressure. Execute silver-brazed and welded joints to tight tolerances using GTAW, SMAW, or GMAW processes across hydraulic, steam, and seawater systems. Perform hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing while documenting weld maps, joint logs, and material traceability for NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, and Level I compliance. Maintain weld certifications, pass re-qualification testing, and groom completed systems for government inspections. Work in shop or field environments requiring physical stamina, color vision, and adherence to strict quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or related mechanical trade experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications
- Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe in multiple positions
- Experience with fit-up to tight tolerances on welded and brazed joints
- Ability to pass weld qualification testing to applicable certifications
- Willing to work any shift, overtime, and in all shop/field environments
- U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)
Desired Qualifications
- NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior)
- Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC-controlled piping systems
- Military shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard experience
- Completion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or UA journeyman pipefitter certification
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-1688, NAVSEA Technical Publications, or AWS D1.1/D1.6
- Experience welding copper-nickel (CuNi), Monel, and other naval alloys
- Brazing certifications (AWS C3.4 or equivalent)
- Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear qualifications
- Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above)
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